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Seeds - Kale, Lacinato OG

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Description: Also known as Dinosaur Kale due to its bumpy leaf surface resembling dinosaur skin! This unique variety has the darkest blue-green color of any kale. Improved by breeder Frank Morton with superior vigor, yield and hardiness. Very popular!

Germination: 5 - 10 days at 21ºC.Indoors: 4 weeks before planting out. For best results, apply Sea Magic™ kelp from first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.Planting Out: Plant in well-drained fertile soil once seedlings are established 2 - 3 weeks before last frost date.Outdoors: Direct seed a couple of weeks before last frost, when soil is workable.Planting Depth: 1/4". Cover lightly.Spacing: 3" apart in rows 24" apart. When plants are 2" tall, thin to 6".

Growing in Containers: Grows very well in raised beds or very large planters.

Fertilizing (Containers): Plant in a quality, organic-based potting mix with good drainage. Fertilize regularly with an organic plant food. Jobes organic spikes are easy and effective!

Watering (Containers): Check regularly. Water deeply when soil feels dry to the touch.

Growing in Mixed Planters: Not well-suited for mixed planters.

Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden recently amended with quality compost such as Sea Soil. No further fertilizing required.

Watering (Garden): Water plants daily to get roots established (about two weeks). Once established, water only as required.

Harvesting: Cut leaves in 30 days for baby kale. Entire plant can be harvested in 60 days. Multiple sowings will ensure a continuous supply. Flavor is sweeter when leaves get nipped by frost.

Suitability for Indoors: Not well-suited for indoors. Compact varieties of Kale are better-suited to growing indoors.